Ex-Michigan State offensive lineman Chris McDonald released by New England Patriots

Former Michigan State offensive lineman Chris McDonald was released by the New England Patriots on Saturday after originally signing with the team as an undrafted free agent.

McDonald was reportedly waived injured and could return on the team's injured reserved if he goes unclaimed, according to MassLive.com.

That scenario already took place earlier in the week for the Patriots and former Michigan State defensive lineman Anthony Rashad White, who reportedly was placed on injured reserve a day after the team waived him.

The Patriots needed to trim their roster to 53 players by 6 p.m. Saturday, releasing 13 players including McDonald and quarterback Tim Tebow.

McDonald, who played guard at Michigan State, was an honorable mention All-Big Ten selection as a senior. He had signed with the Patriots in May, at the time joining his older brother, Nick McDonald.

The team ended up releasing Nick McDonald last month after he played two seasons in New England.